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Technicians installing a Turntide battery system on a Hitachi Rail train

16.07.2026

Rail supplier news: Railmark expands as Urbanliner launches

Rail supplier news this week spans tank-car repair, urban transit, station construction, industrial maintenance equipment and battery systems moving from research into production across North America and Europe.
OmniTRAX 40th Anniversary Marks Rail Milestone

16.07.2026

OmniTRAX 40th Anniversary Marks Four Decades of Rail

The OmniTRAX 40th anniversary marks four decades since a Colorado short line became the foundation of a 35-operation rail network serving industrial markets across North America.
Aerial view of container terminals at the Port of Long Beach

16.07.2026

Port of Long Beach Cargo Rises 10.6% in Strong June

Port of Long Beach cargo rose 10. 6% year over year in June, lifting first-half throughput above the record-setting pace established during 2025 at California’s major trade gateway.
B&O Railroad Museum Rebrand Expands Its Scope

16.07.2026

B&O Railroad Museum Rebrand Creates a National Institution

The B&O Railroad Museum rebrand gives the Baltimore institution a national identity as it prepares for the 2027 bicentennial of American railroading and advances a major campus transformation.
Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Bechtel will support the Newcastle to Sydney high-speed rail project through a two-year development phase focused on making Australia’s first line ready for future construction.
Two Sydney Metro trains during Southwest Metro testing at Bankstown

16.07.2026

Southwest Metro Testing Enters Final Stage in Sydney

Southwest Metro testing has entered its final stage as trains begin running across the connected M1 line between Bankstown and Tallawong ahead of passenger services.
CSX locomotive in Nashville, Tennessee

16.07.2026

CSX expands Radnor Yard power-operated switches in 2026

CSX is expanding its use of Radnor Yard power-operated switches in Nashville, Tennessee, with installation work covering 13 tracks and eight internal crossovers.
Green high-speed train travelling through a snowy landscape in an Alto project visual

16.07.2026

Alto-TRCA high-speed rail MOU defines cooperation framework

The Alto-TRCA high-speed rail MOU establishes a framework for the Canadian Crown corporation and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to support the development of Canada’s first high-speed rail network.
Overview of Norfolk Southern’s Conway Yard in Pennsylvania

16.07.2026

Conway Yard safety milestones reach two benchmarks

In July, Conway Yard safety milestones included more than a year without a reportable injury and over 500 days without a stop signal violation.
Burrard Station entrance in Vancouver with escalators

16.07.2026

SkyTrain elevator closures alter access at two stations

SkyTrain station accessibility upgrades will bring temporary elevator and escalator closures to four stations in Vancouver, British Columbia.
CTA Blue Line train at Forest Park station

15.07.2026

Forest Park Branch design funding advances planning

Planning for the Forest Park Branch rebuild is set to advance after the Chicago Transit Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Carolina Coastal Railway freight train in North Carolina

15.07.2026

North Carolina multimodal freight plan seeks input

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is updating the North Carolina multimodal freight plan and seeking public input during its development.